CVE-2026-6564: Improper Authorization in EMQ EMQX Enterprise
A vulnerability was found in EMQ EMQX Enterprise up to 6.1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Session Handling. The manipulation results in improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in EMQ EMQX Enterprise (up to version 6.1.0) arises from improper authorization in an unspecified function within the session handling component. The flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions without user interaction or complex attack conditions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting medium severity. The vendor has not provided any advisory or patch, and the vulnerability details and exploit have been publicly disclosed.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization controls in the session handling component of EMQ EMQX Enterprise. This could lead to unauthorized access or actions within the system. No further impact details are provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild beyond the public disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected versions and applying compensating controls to limit exposure.
CVE-2026-6564: Improper Authorization in EMQ EMQX Enterprise
Description
A vulnerability was found in EMQ EMQX Enterprise up to 6.1.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Session Handling. The manipulation results in improper authorization. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been made public and could be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
CVSS v4.0
Score 5.3medium
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in EMQ EMQX Enterprise (up to version 6.1.0) arises from improper authorization in an unspecified function within the session handling component. The flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges to perform unauthorized actions without user interaction or complex attack conditions. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 5.3, reflecting medium severity. The vendor has not provided any advisory or patch, and the vulnerability details and exploit have been publicly disclosed.
Potential Impact
An attacker with low privileges can remotely exploit this vulnerability to bypass authorization controls in the session handling component of EMQ EMQX Enterprise. This could lead to unauthorized access or actions within the system. No further impact details are provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild beyond the public disclosure.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or issued a fix, users should monitor official channels for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to the affected versions and applying compensating controls to limit exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulDB
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-18T16:06:43.207Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69e4a45d19fe3cd2cd38c81c
Added to database: 4/19/2026, 9:46:05 AM
Last enriched: 4/27/2026, 12:20:40 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2026, 1:22:07 AM
Views: 117
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